Deadline for Applications
January 12, 2026
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
CONTR Local Professional Level
2026-02-01
Title: Technical Consultant, IDEAS Tool Implementation (Indonesia)
Duty station: Home-Based in Indonesia
Contract Type: Individual Contractor
Duration: from 01/02/2026 to 31/07/2026
Purpose of project
UNHCR is a key member of the International Data Alliance for Children on the Move (IDAC), a global coalition launched in 2020 to improve data on migrant and displaced children, thereby better supporting evidence-based policymaking. The IDAC Secretariat consists of UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM, Eurostat and OECD. IDAC also collaborates with various stakeholders, including governments.
As part of IDAC, UNHCR works with national partners to strengthen data on children on the move. This specific project aims to assess Indonesia’s statistical system regarding the data of children on the move in close collaboration with BPS (Badan Pusat Statistik, Statistics Indonesia) and relevant ministries. The project focuses on mapping the data landscape, creating a roadmap and providing recommendations for improving age-disaggregated data. A local contractor will lead the assessment using the Integrated Data Ecosystem Assessment and Strengthening (IDEAS) Tool, conduct a desk review, support the kick-off workshop and engage stakeholders particularly the Government of Indonesia. The main deliverable is a report assessing Indonesia’s statistical system and identifying gaps and opportunities.
General Background of Project or Assignment, Operational Context
UNHCR aims to be a trusted leader on data and information related to forcibly displaced and stateless people in order to enable actions to protect, include and empower them. To achieve this vision, UNHCR is investing in priority actions related to data governance, information systems, capacities and skills, as well as the cultural changes needed to strengthen the generation and use of data and evidence. These investments are designed to be informed by data responsibility principles, foster accountability, leverage technology, comply with data protection and information security requirements, and effectively connect information and knowledge across the organization.
The Statistics, Data Science and Survey Section (SDSS) within the Global Data Service (GDS) in Copenhagen oversees UNHCR’s production of global statistics on forcibly displaced and stateless populations. The Section produces UNHCR’s official population statistics which are published on the Refugee Data Finder and in products such as the Global Trends report. The report analyzes the changes in forced displacement and statelessness and deepens public understanding of ongoing crises. The Refugee Data Finder enables humanitarian workers, decision-makers, researchers and many more to quickly access data and information on forcibly displaced and stateless people. The Section ensures that quality and coherent data related to forced displacement and statelessness is systematically, responsibly and efficiently collected, analyzed and presented by UNHCR and its partners.
Increasingly, UNHCR’s approach to strengthen statistics, data and information systems is based on collaboration and collective efforts with partners and stakeholders. Such partnerships ensure the effective use of resources and better-quality data, ultimately improving outcomes for those affected by forced displacement and statelessness.
The section is a key member of the International Data Alliance for Children on the Move (IDAC), a global, cross-sectoral coalition aimed at improving the collection, analysis, and use of data on children affected by migration and displacement. The alliance was formally launched in 2020 to fill data gaps and support evidence-based policymaking to protect and promote the rights of migrants and displaced children. It is led by a joint Secretariat comprised of UNICEF as Chair, UNHCR, IOM, Eurostat and OECD. UNHCR is also a member of its working groups. UNHCR Indonesia plays a key role in this workstream, offering critical insights into data gaps and needs within the national statistical system. The initiative also aims to leverage IDAC’s broad regional and country-level network, including collaboration with the Government of Indonesia and the organizations such as IOM and UNICEF, which have a strong presence in Indonesia.
As part of the IDAC project, UNHCR works with national partners to establish capacity sharing initiatives that will focus on strengthening data on children on the move within Indonesia’s statistical system. The project in Indonesia aims to support the modernization of Indonesia’s statistical system by mapping the data landscape, developing a roadmap to identify key data sources, and enhancing the availability of age-disaggregated data.
Prior to initiating the mapping exercise, UNHCR seeks to engage a local contractor to lead the project aimed at enhancing the understanding of the statistical landscape in Indonesia. Given the importance of stakeholder engagement, particularly with the Indonesian Statistical Office (Badan Pusat Statistik – BPS) and various Ministries, the contractor must be fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively draft the report and facilitate engagement. BPS will serve as a key partner in this exercise, supporting the review process through the provision of essential documents and participation in focused discussions to refine the scope and direction of the review.
The main deliverable will be a report of the assessment of Indonesia’s statistical system to strengthen data of children on the move using the Integrated Data Ecosystem Assessment and Strengthening (IDEAS) Tool. At the beginning of the assignment, the candidate will undertake a desk review summarising the Indonesian statistical landscape, main stakeholders, key data sources and data gaps related to children on the move. The candidate is also expected to support the in-person workshop and collaborate with the Government of Indonesia including BPS and the relevant Ministries.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Concise and detailed description of activities, including measurable outputs and delivery dates, impact indicators (what qualitative and quantitative results would be achieved upon completion of individual contract), performance indicators (timelines, value of the service rendered in relation to the cost, timeliness) and work plan:
Deliverable 1 - Support of the in-person 2.5-day workshop to kick off the project with partners in Indonesia
Timeframe - End of first month: Workshop conducted
Performance indicators - Timeliness: Workshop is conducted in time with the support.
Deliverable 2 - Brief summary on the data gaps and related opportunities related to data on children on the move in Indonesia based on desk review and the results of the workshop.
Timeframe -
End of first month: Outline of the summary
Mid-first month: 1st draft of summary
End of second month: Final summary
Performance indicators -
Relevance: Clear output from the review informs the roadmap and the IDEAS assessment
Timeliness: Report is delivered within the stipulated timeframe.
Deliverable 3 - Development of IDEAS roadmaps: immediate, mid- and long-term goals
Timeframe -
End of second month: 1st draft of roadmap
End of fourth month: Final roadmaps
Performance indicators -
Relevance: Roadmaps are informed by the desk review and workshop summary, and feed into the final assessment report.
Timeliness: Roadmaps are delivered within the stipulated timeframe.
Deliverable 4 - Final analytical report on the IDEAS assessment describing data landscape, relevant stakeholders and data gaps and related opportunities related to data on children on the move in Indonesia
Timeframe -
End of second month: Outline of report
End of fourth month: 1st draft
End of fifth month: Presentation
End of sixth month: Final report.
Performance indicators -
Comprehensiveness: The report provides a comprehensive mapping of the data landscape in Indonesia on children on the move and identifies data gaps with relevant stakeholders.
Relevance: Findings and recommendations are relevant to the Indonesian statistical system.
Timeliness: Report is delivered within the stipulated timeframe.
Required qualifications, language(s) and work experience
Education
University Degree in Statistics, Demography, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations or any other related field.
Required/mandatory
• 6 years relevant experience with undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with graduate degree; or 4 years of relevant experience with doctorate degree.
• Proven experience in synthetizing policy issues and technical writing.
• Prove experience of conducting in-depth research on a technical topic and condensing information into an analytical report.
• Ability to work in an international environment and under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder projects with significant coordination needs.
• Experience working with National Statistical Offices, statistical production or quantitative data collection, analysis or dissemination processes.
• Experience writing or editing technical publications in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Experience in the organisation of regional and/or country workshop.
Desired
• Previous UN experience or experience of working with an international organization.
• Previous experience of working with the Government of Indonesia, especially the Ministry of Home Affairs and/or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Language
Required: Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken)
Desirable: Ability to work in another UN language.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
Deliverable 1 - Support of the in-person 2.5-day workshop to kick off the project with partners in Indonesia
Monitoring and progress controls - Kick-off workshop is conducted by the end of the first month.
Deliverable 2 - Brief summary on the data gaps and related opportunities related to data on children on the move in Indonesia based on desk review and the results of the workshop.
Monitoring and progress controls -
Final summary by end of second month.
Bi-weekly check-ins with hiring manager and team to provide updates on progress, discuss challenges and way forward.
Deliverable 3 - Development of IDEAS roadmaps: immediate, mid- and long-term goals
Monitoring and progress controls -
Final summary by end of fourth month.
Bi-weekly check-ins with hiring manager and team to provide updates on progress, discuss challenges and way forward.
Deliverable 4 - Final analytical report on the IDEAS assessment describing data landscape, relevant stakeholders and data gaps and related opportunities related to data on children on the move in Indonesia
Monitoring and progress controls -
Final report to be delivered within 6 months.
Bi-weekly check-ins with hiring manager and team to provide updates
on progress, discuss challenges and way forward.
Frequent update to hiring manager and team with notes on discussion
and follow-ups with the Government of Indonesia especially in the first
three months.
Milestone discussions at the end of the second month (outline), end of
the fourth month (first draft) and end of the fifth month (before
finalisation of the report).
Location and Conditions
This is a full-time individual contract and the successful candidate will be homebased.
Shortlisted candidates might be required to sit for a written test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
The remuneration level and the applicable entitlements and benefits may differ based on the residence of the most suitable selected candidate.
Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
Standard Job Description
Required Languages
English
,
Indonesian
,
Desired Languages
,
,
Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Bachelor's: Demography (Required), Bachelor's: International Relations (Required), Bachelor's: Public Policy (Required), Bachelor's: Social Science (Required), Bachelor's: Statistics (Required)
Certifications
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Remote
Yes